Full-Time Tenure/Tenure Track Faculty

Medical Insurance

College pays 75%

Employee pays 25%

1^st of the month after date of hire

Hospital and medical services through Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

(CBA 16.3.3)

Dental Insurance

College contributes cost of Individual coverage under Base Plan towards all plans and coverage levels. Employees pay difference.

1^st of the month after date of hire

Diagnostic, preventive and restorative services through Delta Dental of Mass.

(CBA 16.3.3)

Short Term Disability

College pays 100%

After three months of qualifying service

Following two weeks of disability, the College continues to pay 100% of salary up to 180 calendar days in any 24-month period. 

(CBA 14.1.2)

Long Term Disability

College pays 100%

After six months of qualifying service

Following six months of disability, a monthly income of 60% base salary up to max. benefit. Duration is based on age at disability for a bona fide leave as defined by the plan.

Group Life Insurance

College pays 100%

After one year of employment

Life Insurance equal to twice base annual salary, to a maximum of $700,000. At ages 70 & 75 the coverage amount is reduced.

(CBA 16.6)

403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity Plan

100% voluntary contribution

Upon Employment

Faculty member may contribute on a pre-tax basis to Transamerica.

Retirement Plans

College contributes 9% of Salary

Employee contributes 3% of salary

After one year

403(b) Annuity Plan: Faculty member must contribute (condition of employment) on a pre-tax basis to Transamerica.

(CBA 16.2.3)

Workers’ Compensation

College pays 100% of premium

Upon Employment

Compensation (60% wage replacement) for on-the-job injury or death

(CBA 16.7)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee pays 100%

1^st of the month after date of hire

Pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts

Subsidized Parking

College subsidizes the pooled cost

Eligible on date of hire.

College subsidizes pooled cost at Boston Common Garage. Not eligible if receiving benefit under subsidized transit plan. 

(CBA 16.14)

Transportation Benefit

College subsidizes up to $42.25 per month

Upon Employment

College subsidizes up to $42.25 of public transit orders on WageWorks. Alternately can elect Blue Bikes annual subscription 100% covered by Emerson. Not eligible if participating in subsidized parking.

(CBA 16.15)

Tuition Benefit For Faculty Member

College pays 100%

Next Registration

Up to 4 credits per semester for Emerson courses

(CBA 16.10)

Tuition Benefit for Spouse

College pays 100%

Next Registration

Up to 4 credits per semester for Emerson courses

(CBA 16.10)

Tuition Benefit for Employee’s Child at Emerson College

College pays 100%

After two years of service

If accepted into Emerson College, full tuition for any of the College’s degree programs

(CBA 16.10)

Tuition Benefit for Employee's child at other colleges

College pays $2000

After two years

Emerson reimburses tuition paid to another accredited college.

(CBA 16.10)

Tuition Benefit for Employee’s Child through Tuition Exchange

Varies by Institution

After two years, may apply for scholarship

If awarded a TE scholarship, child may attend a participating institution with free or reduced admission.

COBRA

Employee pays 100%

Upon termination of employment or qualifying event

Continuation of health and dental for employee and/or covered dependents

(CBA 16.5.3)

Employee Assistance Program

College pays 100%

Upon Employment

Evaluation/referrals; family/emotional issues; child & elder care, etc.